Scst Promotions Quota Bill

A day after tirade, Mayawati assures Ansari she 'respects' him

A day after her criticism of Rajya Sabha Chairman Hamid Ansari, BSP chief Mayawati today changed tune to say that she had "respect" and "full faith" in the Chair and expressed hope that he will find ways for passage of the bill for quota in promotion.

SC/ST promotions bill: Ansari begins consultations to end RS deadlock

As part of the consultations, Rajya Sabha Chairman Hamid Ansari today held a meeting of various political parties in his chamber, with Leader of the Opposition Arun Jaitley, BSP leader Satish Mishra, SP leader Ram Gopal Yadav.

Parliament live: Uproar in Rajya Sabha over Walmart 'lobbying' report

The FDI hurdle is over, but the promotions quota is likely to be another flash point for the government. Tracking live updates.

Mayawati does a Mulayam: Opposes FDI, but silent on Parl vote

With a debate and vote on the government's contentious decision to introduce FDI in the retail sector scheduled for both houses of Parliament next week, Mayawati seems to have toughened her stand on the issue.

Reservation in promotion for SC/ST officials is ridiculous: SP

Terming as "ridiculous" the proposal for reservation in promotion for SC/ST officials, Samajwadi Party today said it will oppose the constitutional amendment in this regard in Parliament.

What the promotions quota bill would mean, if passed

The Centre proposes to implement reservation in promotion for SCs and STs in government jobs with retrospective effect from June, 1995, according to the bill introduced in Rajya Sabha during the Monsoon session.

Cong playing double game on quota bill: Mayawati

Mayawati said that the UPA government should extend the monsoon session of parliament if it was serious about passing the promotion quota bill.

Parliament Live: 12 days of no work as RS adjourns for day

The SC/ST bill will be taken up in the Rajya Sabha, but disruptions are likely to continue in both houses of Parliament.